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José Rodrigues de Souza

1926 – 2012

Brazilian bishop

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About José Rodrigues de Souza

Lived 1926 – 2012 (aged 86). José Rodrigues de Souza was a Brazilian catholic priest and catholic bishop.

José Rodriques de Souza, C.Ss.R. (Paraíba do Sul, 25 March 1926 – Goiânia, 9 September 2012) was the Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Juazeiro, Brazil.

Ordained to the priesthood in 1950, Rodriques de Souza was named bishop in 1975 and retired in 2003.

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Important facts

Born

25 March 1926

Birth century

20th century

Died

9 September 2012, Goiânia

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop

Nationality

Brazil

Positions held

Diocesan bishop

Also known as

Jose Rodrigues de Souza

Contemporaries

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Jerome Clarke Hunsaker

1886 – 1984

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Frequently asked questions

Who was José Rodrigues de Souza?

Brazilian bishop (1926–2012)

When was José Rodrigues de Souza born?

José Rodrigues de Souza was born on 25 March 1926.

When did José Rodrigues de Souza die?

José Rodrigues de Souza died on 9 September 2012 in Goiânia.

What was José Rodrigues de Souza's occupation?

José Rodrigues de Souza was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was José Rodrigues de Souza?

José Rodrigues de Souza was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Rodrigues de Souza

· Wikidata: Q515538

· DBpedia: José Rodrigues de Souza

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Rodrigues de Souza. https://biography.guide/jose-rodrigues-de-souza/

MLA: "José Rodrigues de Souza." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-rodrigues-de-souza/.

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